Business Development Paralegal (Law Firm)

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About Our Client

A leading international law firm, recognised throughout the business community for its exceptional legal service, commercial awareness, and commitment to clients. We advise across the spectrum of legal matters including high-profile, ground-breaking, and complex transactions, contentious matters and all aspects of risk. They deliver innovative and bespoke solutions to clients, domestically and internationally. They provide clear legal advice that spans the globe whilst tackling the cultural nuances between jurisdictions.

Job Description

Work closely with GCD colleagues and the practice to support, design and implement various BD initiatives.
Work with BD and practice stakeholders on the project management and drafting of client proposals, and the provision of pitch support from initial discussion through to submission.
Support directory and awards submissions in the TDDI team, including drafting sections and collating input from a range of contributors.
Develop and maintain credentials and other client-facing materials for pitch use.
Assist with organising key flagship initiatives such as targeted events, roundtables, webinars etc.
Maintain and update a number of the department's key BD and marketing documents.
Assist with the firm's Client Relationship Management (CRM) Programme and client targeting initiatives to identify opportunities for the firm from a TDDI perspective.
Manage the department's CRM lists using Microsoft Dynamics.
Maintain and update the department's website pages with our Digital team.
Monitor market, industry and competitor information and feed through to key stakeholders as appropriate.
Collaborate with the wider BD department, such as Pitch, BD Insight, Communications and Marketing to ensure knowledge-sharing and best practice.
Prepare briefing packs and drafting notes on hot topics to support ad hoc client and other meetings.
Support the shaping of business plans, ensuring that these are focused and considered.
Ensure BD initiatives and campaigns have a multi-practice and global approach (where applicable) and spot cross-sell opportunities.
Support the firm's content strategy by providing assistance to the content creation and distribution processes.
Work with the team to manage the client and target research process to ensure clear objectives are in place for each piece of research.
Assist partners and BD members to ensure that seminars and client events are relevant and targeted appropriately.
Ensure that matter and contact information is kept up to date and that the relevant information is added to the data systems.

The Successful Applicant

Degree-educated or equivalent industry experience.
Ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders.
Able to demonstrate sound judgement in respect of managing information and understanding the commercially sensitive nature of our work in this area.
Proven ability to manage multiple deliverables within a tight timeframe and deliver high quality work.
Previous BD and Marketing experience, most recently at an assistant or executive level, ideally in a law firm environment.
Demonstrable confidence to develop strong working relationships with the partners, associates, PSLs and all members of the BD team.
Ability to manage and analyse large amounts of data and identify BD opportunities within it.
Ability to be proactive, entrepreneurial and self-motivated.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written, spoken and presentational).
Excellent attention to detail and good use of grammar.
Proactive approach to defining needs and delivering solutions.
Ability to build strong business relationships with internal and external clients and the resilience to deal with demanding individuals.
Willingness to foster an inclusive team culture.
High level of professionalism and integrity; displays the highest standard of professional ethics.

What's on Offer

Competitive salary
Fixed-term contract providing valuable experience in the legal and professional services industry.
Opportunities to work in a collaborative and supportive environment in London.
Exposure to business development processes within a reputable legal firm.
Chance to build a strong foundation for a career in the legal sector.

If you are looking to grow your career as a Business Development Paralegal in London, apply now to join this exciting opportunity in the professional services industry!

Contact

Charlotte James

Quote job ref

JN-032026-6973822

Phone number

+442072692102